{"product_id":"german-wwii-replica-walther-p-38-cap-plug-firing-pistol-by-marushin-japan-with-magazine-and-5-original-cartridges-circa-1960s","title":"German WWII Replica Walther P-38 Cap Plug-Firing Pistol by Marushin, Japan with Magazine and 5 Original Cartridges - Circa 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Replica Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic high quality German WWII Walther P-38 \"Plug Fire\" replica gun, made by the well-known model gun manufacturers, Marushin in Japan. There were several variants made by the company over the years, but as far as we know they were the only company in Japan producing them. This example appears to have some functionality issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol operates the same as a real P-38 pistol when used with the cap\/plug fire cartridges. We have not tested the pistol, so we cannot guarantee functionality. Examination of the barrel shows that it is plugged, but there is a \"firing pin\" in the rear of it, which would usually be used with cap-like \"plugs\" inserted into the front of dummy cartridges. These then feed into the gun and get ejected like real cartridges, though they sometimes weigh quite a bit more. As mentioned there appear to be some functionality issues so it likely wouldn’t shoot caps. We believe the issue is that the rounds do not rise high enough to meet the pin, which could be an easy fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe replica comes with five plug\/cap cartridge “rounds” which are nearly impossible to find! These work with replica \"cartridges”, which have small caps \"plugged\" into the front of them, which are then detonated by the replica bolt. These were ejected like real spent cartridges, and could be reloaded with additional caps. A good example which could use some restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect addition to the Model Gun Collector or the WWII Collector alike!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42231468982341,"sku":"ONJR23SVR054","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23SVR054__02.jpg?v=1734989586","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/german-wwii-replica-walther-p-38-cap-plug-firing-pistol-by-marushin-japan-with-magazine-and-5-original-cartridges-circa-1960s","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}